Resolution to Approve a Contract for Engineering and Roadway Design Services for Holland Road East Extension at I-45 Gulf Freeway

The TxDOT I-45 Gulf Freeway project does not include the construction of an east approach for Holland Rd.  Several neighborhoods are in various stages of planning and development east of I-45.  The developments include Beacon Point at Lago Mar which has an approved master plan to develop 756 lots on 272.9 acres; and Lago Mar East which is seeking approval of a master plan to develop 1,976 residential lots and approximately 65 acres of commercial reserves on 1,167.0 acres.  Based upon these developments, TxDOT has agreed to construct an east approach for Holland Rd in TxDOT right of way through change order into the Gulf Freeway project, subject to Texas City providing the necessary construction drawings. 

Staff recommend engaging Quiddity Engineers to prepare the construction drawings required by TxDOT to add the east approach for Holland Rd to the Gulf Freeway project.  Quiddity is familiar with the TxDOT design standards and its approval processes. The scope of the project includes modification of detention ponds, roadway and traffic signal design and modifications.  Quiddity has submitted a cost proposal to provide the necessary engineering and design services to prepare and submit and facilitate through approval the necessary construction drawings.  The cost proposal has a not-to-exceed maximum of $185,000.    

The project is to be funded from the Texas City Economic Development Corporation Fund Balance Fund 801.

Staff recommend approval of the proposal for engagement of Quiddity Engineers to provide the engineering and design services to prepare, submit and facilitate the approval of the construction drawings required by TxDOT to add the construction of an east approach for Holland Rd to TxDOT's Gulf Freeway project.